This DIY Glitter Slime Is Exactly What You Need to Stop Stress in Its Tracks

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Making slime is the perfect DIY project for a lazy afternoon at home — or in our case, a very fun day at work! It only takes about 10 minutes to throw together, but it'll last you for over a month if stored properly in an airtight container. You can make it with glitter glue or with regular white glue, and we'll show you a few ways to customize it (including how to make it aromatherapeutic!).

Oh, and make sure to read through each step before you start making the slime! Even though the ingredients are simple, there are a few tricks you need to know to make sure the texture comes out right.

Stir until the borax is completely dissolved. If you let it sit in the water without stirring, it'll harden into a clump.

STEP 2: Pour the glue into a separate bowl

If you really want to get every last drop out, try using this itty bitty spatula with a long handle!

STEP 3: Using a spoon or your hands, pour the borax solution into the glue

STEP 4: Mix the glue and borax solution with your hands or a spoon, lifting the slime out of the bowl the second it starts coming together

IMPORTANT NOTE!!! As you start mixing and feel the slime coming together into a pliable mass, pull it out of the water and continue kneading it with your hands (it'll still be super sticky). There will be a good bit of solution left in the bowl, and it's important that you DO NOT try to get it all combined into the glue. The slime will harden from too much exposure to the borax.

STEP 5: Knead the sticky slime with your hands until it comes together

It will be sticky and messy at this point, but if you stick with the kneading, you'll end up with perfectly stretchable slime! If you're finding that it needs to solidify a little bit more, dip it back in the remaining borax solution for three seconds and continue kneading.

If you or your kids are sensitive to essential oils or you don't want to get food dye on your hands, we suggest adding these ingredients straight into the glue during step one. Stir them in with a spoon or toothpick before you add the borax and warm-water solution.

STEP 6: Play all day!

Oh, and pro tip: If the slime gets too solid or rubbery, just pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time to make it a little more pliable. Just make sure that any added glitter isn't metal-based!